Critique My gaming build

[xmauinix]

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128359
Ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122
GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102770
Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016
HD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218
DVD Rom
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106228
OS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488

 

[pwnage]

Xmauinix

Everything looks pretty good, couple of things though.

For a little bit more you can get the Cooler Master CM690. It has a great layout in my opinion.

I don't know why every one is all about the ATI 4850's. For the same price you can get the Nvidia 9800GTX, which performs better.

For the same price after rebate you can get the PC Power and Cooling 610. These guys make great PSUs.

Go SATA on the optical drive.

 

[crhscoog]

looks like a good build. if u plan on oc-ing id recommend the xigmatek s1283 and the xigmatek retention bracket.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

@pwnage - You might want to check the benchmarks again before bashing the 4850. The 4850 beats the 9800GTX and goes back and forth with the 9800GTX+.

The WD6400AAKS is cheaper at www.zipzoomfly.com. Newegg keeps messing with the price.

WESTERN DIGITAL Caviar?SE16 SATA WD6400AAKS SATA 7200 RPM 16MB Buffer Hard Drive
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10008688&prodlist=celebros $68.99

+1 for the PC Power and Cooling PSU. The specs on that OCZ PSU aren't very impressive.

 

[pwnage]

@shortstuff

I'm not bashing ATI at all, nor am I trying to start a flame war. ATI makes great hardware. It's just that lately Nvidia have been the metaphorical king of the hill. The benchmarks really depend on who's site your at. But your right the 4870 seems to be the new king now.

 

[xmauinix]

Update..

I switched the PSU to this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005

and I switched the Optical Drive to this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151171

 

[shortstuff_mt]

Those are both good changes.